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A day at Camp // Daily Schedule //Required Forms // Packing List //
Counselors and Staff //
Q: What is the food like? What about my child's dietary restrictions?
A: We take pride in our kitchen staff! All of our food is made in house from scratch and we avoid using processed food. We serve three meals a day and snacks in between. Our kitchen is a hybrid of the American and Israeli cuisines.
Kitchen staff is a mix of professionals, alums and parents that together work hard to produce great food! We cater for common food allergies and diets; gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian, vegan and we make the effort to make sure every camper gets food they like. (In some cases parents are required to help us with some special products if we can't get them from our suppliers) our food is "Kosher Style" which means we do not use pork or shell fish and we do not serve dairy and meat at the same meal. Some campers eat only Kosher meat, if you are interested in that option contact us
A: We take pride in our kitchen staff! All of our food is made in house from scratch and we avoid using processed food. We serve three meals a day and snacks in between. Our kitchen is a hybrid of the American and Israeli cuisines.
Kitchen staff is a mix of professionals, alums and parents that together work hard to produce great food! We cater for common food allergies and diets; gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian, vegan and we make the effort to make sure every camper gets food they like. (In some cases parents are required to help us with some special products if we can't get them from our suppliers) our food is "Kosher Style" which means we do not use pork or shell fish and we do not serve dairy and meat at the same meal. Some campers eat only Kosher meat, if you are interested in that option contact us
Q: What is your camper-to-staff ratio?
A: Camp Shomria has a 1:4 camper to counselor and 1:10 camper to senior staff.
Q: Do you allow the use of electronics at camp?
A: Camp Shomria is free of cellphones and other electronics. Please respect our policy and do not send your children with them. All cell phones will be stored in the camp's office and returned to campers upon departure.
A: Camp Shomria is free of cellphones and other electronics. Please respect our policy and do not send your children with them. All cell phones will be stored in the camp's office and returned to campers upon departure.
Q: How can I communicate with my child:
A: You have a few options: you can write a letter via email to info@campshomria.org. We then print and give out to campers once a day. You can go old school and mail a letter or a post card. You may also send a care package.
A: You have a few options: you can write a letter via email to info@campshomria.org. We then print and give out to campers once a day. You can go old school and mail a letter or a post card. You may also send a care package.
Q: What about laundry?
A: Each kvutza (age group) has a "laundry day" once a week. They have to drop off their laundry in the morning and pick it up at the end of the day. Please don't forget to pack a large laundry bag.
A: Each kvutza (age group) has a "laundry day" once a week. They have to drop off their laundry in the morning and pick it up at the end of the day. Please don't forget to pack a large laundry bag.
Q: Where do campers sleep?
A: Campers sleep in Tsrifim (cabins). Each age group has a Tsrif for boys and one for girls. In each cabin there will be a madriach (counselor) sleeping with the kids. Our tsrifim are simple wooden cabins. Bathrooms are located in dedicated buildings in three locations around camp. Campers should bring their own bedding and sleeping bags.
A: Campers sleep in Tsrifim (cabins). Each age group has a Tsrif for boys and one for girls. In each cabin there will be a madriach (counselor) sleeping with the kids. Our tsrifim are simple wooden cabins. Bathrooms are located in dedicated buildings in three locations around camp. Campers should bring their own bedding and sleeping bags.
Q: What is "Kuppa"?
A: Kuppa in Hebrew means "cash register". At camp however, Kuppa refers to the collective funds of each age group. It is one of the tools through which we implement cooperative living at camp. We ask parents to donate a minimum of $20 to their child's kuppa. The money is used for special treats as decided by the kvutza (age group). Each camper can give his Madrich/a the kuppa money at the beginning of the session.
A: Kuppa in Hebrew means "cash register". At camp however, Kuppa refers to the collective funds of each age group. It is one of the tools through which we implement cooperative living at camp. We ask parents to donate a minimum of $20 to their child's kuppa. The money is used for special treats as decided by the kvutza (age group). Each camper can give his Madrich/a the kuppa money at the beginning of the session.
Q: Do you have a nurse onsite?
A: Yes! Camp Shomria has a nurse onsite 24/7. All medical issues are taken care of by camp's nurse at the Mirpaa (infirmary). Every camper must have a complete medical form on file and all of the medications will be kept at the infirmary. Campers will come to the infirmary to get routine medications or when they are sick or injured. In case the nurse cannot provide help on site she will set an appointment with a local pediatric or will refer the camper to the hospital. She will notify the parents as soon as possible and get their input unless it's an emergency. A camper who gets treatment outside of camp will be accompanied by a staff member at all times. We will do our best to keep parents updated, though medical information will be communicated only by the professionals (nurses or doctors). Upon a camper's return to camp the nurse will follow the physician's instructions and will make a follow-up call to the parents. Camp Shomria follows all of New York State's health regulations regarding policies and staff certification requirements. Every camper, counselor, and member of our staff is checked for lice and other common medical issues upon arrival.
A: Yes! Camp Shomria has a nurse onsite 24/7. All medical issues are taken care of by camp's nurse at the Mirpaa (infirmary). Every camper must have a complete medical form on file and all of the medications will be kept at the infirmary. Campers will come to the infirmary to get routine medications or when they are sick or injured. In case the nurse cannot provide help on site she will set an appointment with a local pediatric or will refer the camper to the hospital. She will notify the parents as soon as possible and get their input unless it's an emergency. A camper who gets treatment outside of camp will be accompanied by a staff member at all times. We will do our best to keep parents updated, though medical information will be communicated only by the professionals (nurses or doctors). Upon a camper's return to camp the nurse will follow the physician's instructions and will make a follow-up call to the parents. Camp Shomria follows all of New York State's health regulations regarding policies and staff certification requirements. Every camper, counselor, and member of our staff is checked for lice and other common medical issues upon arrival.
Q: I'm concerned about ticks and Lyme Disease. What do you do to help prevent it?
A: Camp Shomria is located in an area of the country that has a dense population of ticks, including the deer tick. It is the deer tick that is responsible for the transmission of Lyme disease. These ticks are often found in woody and overgrown brush areas. While we take special care to limit the potential of attracting deer ticks we cannot guarantee they will not be in our area. Parents and campers can take preventive measures to lower the possibility of exposure to infected ticks. According to the Center for Disease Control, these include wearing light colored clothing so ticks may be seen more easily, tucking pants into socks or shoes and applying an insect repellent containing DEET to both clothes and exposed skin. Madrichim will do a daily tick check to campers in kvutzot Chalutzim every night while the getting ready for bed. Older chanichim will be reminded to do those daily checks on their own. If a tick is noticed and removed within a 24-36 hour period the likelihood of getting Lyme disease is significantly decreased. The Camp Nurse is knowledgeable in matters related to ticks, including proper tick removal and post exposure treatment. For more information on Lyme disease please consult the following link from the Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme
Q: When can I visit my child?
A: Parent's visiting day is Sunday July 22nd. In order to minimize disruption to the program of camp, there is no visiting during the session.
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